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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

    M.A. [History] SETIPARTI, PAPERI

    (Contribution of other sciences to re-construction of History)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Anhft, Anhft, Anhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast one question from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'1. What help Foreign Travel Accounts provide in re-construction of Indian history ? Explain.

    fons'kh ;k=k fooj.kksa ls Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk esa D;k lgk;rk izkIr gksrh gS \ Li"V dhft, A

    2. "Inscriptions have proved a source of highest value for re-construction of the political,

    religious and socio-economic history of Ancient India", comment.

    ^^izkphu Hkkjr ds jktuSfrd] /kked] lkekftd ,oa vkFkd bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk esa vfHkys[klcls mPp dksfV ds lzksr fl) gq;s gSa**] O;k[;k dhft, A

    3. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Religious literature as a source of re-construction of Indian history

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk ds lzksr ds :i esa /kked lkfgR;(b) Art objects as a source of re-construction of Indian history

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk ds fy, lzksr&Lo:i dyk lkefxz;k(c) Construction of coins in reconstruction of Indian history

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds iquuekZ.k esa eqkvksa dk ;ksxnkuGROUP 'B'

    4. Describe different methods of exploration of archaeological sites.

    iqjk&LFkyksa dh [kkst ls lEcfU/kr fofHkUu fof/k;ksa dk mYys[k dhft, A

    5. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Northern Black Polished Ware mkjh ".kektr e`nHkk.M(b) Ochre Washed Ware xSfjd e`nHkk.M

    (c) Absolute methods of dating dky&fu/kkZj.k dh fuisZ{k fof/k;kGROUP 'C'

    6. Throw light on the origin and antiquity of the Brahmi Script.

    czkh fyfi dh mRifk ,oa izkphurk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    7. "Devanagari script has evolved out of the Asokan Brahmi Script". Explain and

    transliterate the following inscription into the devanagari script :

    ^^nsoukxjh fyfi dk fodkl v'kksd&dkyhu czkh fyfi ls gqvk gS A** O;k[;k dhft, rFkk

    fuEu vfHkys[k dk :ikUrj.k nsoukxjh fyfi esa dhft, %&

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    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Theory of Indian origin of writing in India Hkkjrh; ys[ku&dyk ds lEcU/k esa

    Hkkjrh; mRifk dk fl)kUr(b) Harappan Script gM+Iikdkyhu fyfi(c) Origin of Kharoshthi Script [kjks"Bh fyfi dh mRifk

    GROUP 'D'9. Write an essay on the origin and antiquity of Indian coins.

    Hkkjrh; eqvksa dh mRifk rFkk izkphurk ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on origin, antiquity, nomenclature and main features of Punch-marked coins.

    vkgr flDdksa dh mRifk] izkphurk] ukedj.k rFkk mudh fo'ks"krkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    Examination Programme, 2012M.A. History, PartI

    (Enrolment No. 110050001 to 110051150)Date Papers Time Examination Centre

    10.05.2012 PaperI 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    12.05.2012 PaperII 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    14.05.2012 PaperIII 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    16.05.2012 PaperIV 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    18.05.2012 PaperV 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    22.05.2012 PaperVI 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    24.05.2012 PaperVII 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    26.05.2012 PaperVIII 12.00 Noon to 3.00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTI, PAPERI

    (Contribution of other sciences to re-construction of History)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkjizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Anhft, Anhft, Anhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast one question from each group. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'1. Discuss the importance of secular literature and historical/near historical writings in

    re-construction of Indian history.

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk esa /kesZkj lkfgR; ,oa ,sfrgkfld@fudV ,sfrgkfld jpukvksa dsegRo dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    2. "Inscriptions have proved a source of highest value for re-construction of the political,

    religious and socio-economic history of Ancient India", comment.

    ^^izkphu Hkkjr ds jktuSfrd] /kked] lkekftd ,oa vkFkd bfrgkl dh iqujZpuk esa vfHkys[klcls mPp dksfV ds lzksr fl) gq;s gSa**] O;k[;k dhft, A

    3. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Reconstruction of history on the basis of artifacts found in explorations and

    excavations vUos"k.k ,oa mR[kuu ls izkIr lkefxz;ksa ds vk/kkj ij bfrgkl dh lajpuk(b) Construction of coins in writing of history Hkkjrh;&ys[ku esa eqkvksa dk ;ksxnku(c) Contribution of art objects in writing of history dyk&lkefxz;ksa dk bfrgkl&ys[ku

    esa ;ksxnku

    GROUP 'B'4. Describe the absolute methods of dating for determining the age of archaeological objects.

    iqjkrRo&lkefxz;ksa ds dky&fu/kkZj.k ds lEcU/k esa fuisZ{k dky&x.kuk fof/k;ksa dk mYys[k dhft, A

    5. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Northern Black Polished Ware mkjh ".kektr e`nHkk.M(b) Scientific Methods of Excavation mR[kuu dh oSKkfud fof/k;k(c) Stratification Lrjhdj.k

    GROUP 'C'6. Write an essay on antiquity and origin of the Kharosthi Script.

    [kjks"Bh&fyfi dh izkphurk ,oa mn~Hko ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    7. "Devanagari script has evolved out of the Asokan Brahmi Script". Explain and

    transliterate the following inscription into the devanagari script :

    ^^nsoukxjh fyfi dk fodkl v'kksd&dkyhu czkh fyfi ls gqvk gS**] O;k[;k dhft, rFkk fuEu

    vfHkys[k dk :ikUrj.k nsoukxjh fyfi esa dhft, %&

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    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Theory of Indian origin of writing in India Hkkjrh; ys[ku&dyk ds lEcU/k esa

    Hkkjrh; mRifk dk fl)kUr(b) Theory of foreign origin of Brahmi script czkh&fyfi ds fons'kh mRifk dk fl)kUr(c) Problems of Harappan script gM+Iiu&fyfi dh leL;k,

    GROUP 'D'9. Write an essay on indigenous origin of Indian coins.

    Hkkjrh; flDdksa dh ns'kt mRifk ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on origin, antiquity, nomenclature and main features of Punch-marked coins.

    vkgr flDdksa dh mRifk] izkphurk] ukedj.k rFkk mudh fo'ks"krkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    Examination Programme, 2012M.A. History, PartI(Enrolment No. 110052301 to 110053176 and All Old Batch Students)

    Date Papers Time Examination Centre10.05.2012 PaperI 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    12.05.2012 PaperII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    14.05.2012 PaperIII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    16.05.2012 PaperIV 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    18.05.2012 PaperV 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    22.05.2012 PaperVI 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    24.05.2012 PaperVII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

    26.05.2012 PaperVIII 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM D.A.V. Public School, Punaichak, Patna

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETI

    PARTI, PAPERII(Pre and Proto History of India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

    1. Analyze Darwin's theory of origin of Man.ekuo mRifk ds lEcU/k esa Mkou ds fl)kUr dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    2. Write a note on the antiquity, extent, tool techniques and other main features of theLower Paleolithic culture of India.Hkkjr dh fuEu iqjk&ik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr dh izkphurk] foLrkj] midj.k rduhd rFkk vU;izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    3. Discuss the antiquity, extent, tool technique & types and other main features of theMesolithic culture of India.

    Hkkjr dh e/; iqjk&ik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr dh izkphurk] foLrkj] midj.k rduhd ,oa izdkj

    rFkk vU; izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A4. Throw light on the religious life of the Indus Valley civilization and demonstrate how

    did it influence the Indian religion of the later days ?flU/kq ?kkVh dh lH;rk ds /kked thou ij izdk'k Mkfy, vkSj fu:fir dhft, fd ckn dsHkkjrh; /keZ dks blus fdl izdkj ls izHkkfor fd;k \

    5. Write an essay on economic life and trade contacts of the Indus Valley Civilizationwith foreign countries.

    lSU/ko ?kkVh lH;rk ds vkFkd thou rFkk ck ns'kksa ls mlds O;kikfjd lEcU/kksa ij ,d ys[kfyf[k, A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Black and Red Ware Culture dkyk ,oa yky e`nHkk.M laLfr(b) Painted Grey Ware Culture fpf=r /kwlj e`nHkk.M laLfr(c) Malwa Ware Culture ekyok e`nHkk.M laLfr

    7. Throw light on the antiquity and origin of the iron technique in India.

    Hkkjr esa ykSg rduhd dh izkphurk ,oa mRifk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A8. Discuss various types of megalithic burials of South India.

    nf{k.k Hkkjr dh o`gRik"kkf.kd lekf/k;ksa ds fofHkUu izdkjksa dh ppkZ dhft, A9. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Different theories regarding age determination of earth i`Foh ds vk;q fu/kkZj.k ds

    lEcU/k esa fofHkUu fl)kUr(b) Urban-planning in Indus Valley Civilization lSU/ko ?kkVh dh lH;rk esa uxj&;kstuk(c) Authorship and place of origin of the Copper Hoard implements rkezfuf/k

    midj.kksa ds fuekZrk ,oa mn~Hko LFkku10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Australopithecus Africanus vkLVsyksfiFksdl vhdkuql(b) Main features of the Neolithic culture of India Hkkjr dh uoik"kk.kdkyhu laLfrdh izeq[k fo'ks"krk,(c) Antiquity and extent of the Indus Valley Civilization flU/kq ?kkVh lH;rk dh

    izkphurk ,oa foLrkj

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETII

    PARTI, PAPERII(Pre and Proto History of India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.

    1. Write a note on the theory of man's origin based on fossil findings.thoko'ks"kksa dh izkfIr ds vk/kkj ij euq"; mRifk ds fl)kUr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on the antiquity, extent, tool techniques and other main features of theUpper Paleolithic culture of India.

    Hkkjr dh mPp iqjk&ik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr dh izkphurk] foLrkj] midj.k rduhd rFkk vU;izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    3. Discuss the antiquity, extent, tool technique & types and other main features of theMesolithic culture of India.

    Hkkjr dh e/; iqjk&ik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr dh izkphurk] foLrkj] midj.k rduhd ,oa izdkj

    rFkk vU; izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A4. Discuss the antiquity, authorship and extent of the Indus Valley Civilization.

    lSU/ko ?kkVh lH;rk dh izkphurk] fuekZrk rFkk foLrkj dh O;k[;k dhft, A5. "Urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization was the biggest achievement of its

    time". Comment.

    ^^lSU/ko ?kkVh lH;rk dh uxj&;kstuk vius le; dh ekgure~ miyfC/k Fkh A** fVIi.kh dhft, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Ochre Washed Ware Culture xs#vk jax ls /kqyh gqbZ e`nHkk.M laLfr

    (b) Northern Black Polished Ware Culture mkjh ".k&ektr enHkk.M laLfr(c) Kayatha Ware Culture dk;Fkk e`nHkk.M laLfr

    7. Throw light on the antiquity and origin of the iron technique in India.

    Hkkjr esa ykSg rduhd dh izkphurk ,oa mRifk ij izdk'k Mkfy, A8. Discuss various types of megalithic burials of South India.

    nf{k.k Hkkjr dh o`gRik"kkf.kd lekf/k;ksa ds fofHkUu izdkjksa dh ppkZ dhft, A9. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Different theories regarding age determination of earth i`Foh ds vk;q fu/kkZj.k ds

    lEcU/k esa fofHkUu fl)kUr(b) Main features of the Neolithic Culture of India Hkkjr dh uoik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr dhizeq[k fo'ks"krk,

    (c) Religious life in Indus Valley Civilization lSU/ko ?kkVh lH;rk esa /kked thou10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Eolithic Culture vkfn ik"kk.kdkyhu laLfr(b) Trade contacts of the Indus Valley Civilization with Foreign Countries flU/kq ?kkVh

    dh lH;rk dk ck ns'kksa ls O;kikfjd lEcU/k(c) Contribution of pre-Harappan Cultures in making of the Indus Valley

    Civilization flU/kq ?kkVh dh lH;rk ds fuekZ.k esa iwoZ gM+IikbZ laLfr;ksa dk ;ksxnku

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETI

    PARTI, PAPERIII(Political and Socio-Economic History of Ancient India)

    (Earliest Times to 320 A.D.)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.GROUP 'A'

    1. Write an essay on the original homeland of the Aryans and their spread into Indiaupto the Rig-vedic period.

    vk;ks ds vkfnns'k rFkk _XoSfnd dky rd Hkkjr esa muds foLrkj ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A2. Write an essay on the rise of the Mahajanapadas in Northern India in the sixth century

    B.C.NBh 'krkCnh bZiw esa mkjh Hkkjr esa egktu inksa ds mRFkku ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    3. Analyze the causes, consequences and effects of the Kalinga War.

    dyx ;q) ds dkj.kksa] ifj.kkeksa ,oa izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, A4. Examine the causes of the downfall of the Mauryan empire. How far was Asoka

    personally responsible for it ?

    ekS;Z&lkezkT; ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A v'kksd blds fy;s dgk rd O;fDrxr:i ls ftEesokj Fkk \

    5. "Apart from a patron of art and letters, Kanishka was also a great ruler of religioustolerance", comment.^^dyk ,oa laLfr ds laj{kd ds vfrfjDr] dfu"d ,d egku /keZ lfg".kq 'kkld Hkh Fkk**]O;k[;k dhft, A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Causes of the rise of the Magadhan empire ex/k lkezkT; ds mn; ds dkj.k(b) Kautilya's Arthasashtra dkSfVY; dk vFkZ&'kkL=(c) Classification of Asokan inscriptions v'kksddkyhu vfHkys[kksa dk oxhZdj.k(d) Wartime achievements of Kanishka dfu"d dh ;q)dkyhu miyfC/k;k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Analyze critically the antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature.oSfnd lkfgR; dh izkphurk ,oa Lrjhdj.k dk vkykspukRed fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

    8. Describe social and economic conditions of the people during the later Vedic period.mkj oSfnd&dkyhu ;qx esa yksxksa dh lkekftd ,oa vkFkd n'kk dk o.kZu dhft, A9. Examine main doctrines of the Jainism, its propagation and spread as also its

    contribution to society.

    tSu /keZ ds eq[; fl)kUrksa] mlds izpkj ,oa izlkj rFkk lekt ds izfr mldh nsuksa dh leh{kkdhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Doctrine of 'Brahman' and 'Atman' in Upanishads mifu"knksa esa ^czu* ,oa ^vkReu*

    dk fl)kUr(b) Antiquity of Mahabharata egkHkkjr dh izkphurk(c) Economic condition during the Upanishadic period mifu"kndkyhu vkFkd n'kk(d) Social condition during the post-Mauryan period ekS;ksZkjdkyhu lkekftd n'kk

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETI

    PARTI, PAPERIV(Political and Socio-Economic History of Ancient India)

    (Post Kushana Period to End of Harshavardhan's Rule)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.GROUP 'A'

    1. Who were the Guptas ? Describe their homeland and early history upto Chandragupta I.

    xqIr dkSu Fks \ muds vkfn LFkku ,oa pUxqIr izFke rd ds muds izkjfEHkd bfrgkl dk o.kZudhft, A

    2. Describe the military achievements of Samudra-Gupta on the basis of the AllahabadPillar inscription.

    iz;kx&iz'kfLr ds vk/kkj ij leqxqIr ds lkefjd miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    3. Examine the causes of the downfall of the Gupta empire.

    xqIr&lkezkT; ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A4. Who were the Hunas ? Examine Huna's invasion of India and its after effects.

    gw.k dkSu Fks \ gw.kksa ds Hkkjr ij vke.k rFkk mlds ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    5. "Harsha-Vardhan was the last great Hindu ruler of India". Explain.

    ^^g"kZo/kZu Hkkjr dk vkf[kjh egku fgUnw'kkld Fkk A** O;k[;k dhft, A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) 'Chandra' of Meharauli Iron Pillar inscription esgjkSyh ykSg LrEHk dk ^pU*

    (b) Art and Architecture during the Gupta period xqIrdkyhu dyk ,oa LFkkiR;(c) Travel accounts of Hiuen-tsang g~osulkx dk ;k=k&fooj.k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Describe the social condition during the Gupta period.

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku lkekftd&ifjfLFkfr dk o.kZu dhft, A

    8. Describe the growth of Sanskrit language and literature during the Gupta period.

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku laLr Hkk"kk ,oa lkfgR; ds fodkl dk o.kZu dhft, A

    9. Throw light on the origin of Vaishnavism and its propagation and spread during theGupta period.

    oS".ko lEiznk; ds mn~Hko ,oa xqIrdky ds nkSjku mlds izpkj ,oa izlkj ij izdk'k Mkfy, A10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Internal and external trade during the Gupta period

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku vkUrfjd ,oa ck O;kikj(b) Development of Indian philosophy during the Gupta period

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku Hkkjrh; n'kZu&'kkL= dk fodkl(c) Development of the Buddhist literature during the Gupta period

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku ckS) lkfgR; dk fodkl

    M.A. History, PartI, PaperVIII dh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'u lslslsls lEcfU/krlEcfU/krlEcfU/krlEcfU/krvko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"vko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"vko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"vko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"B ij ns[ksaAB ij ns[ksaAB ij ns[ksaAB ij ns[ksaA

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    PARTI, PAPERIV(Political and Socio-Economic History of Ancient India)

    (Post Kushana Period to End of Harshavardhan's Rule)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzizR;sd xzizR;sd xzizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.GROUP 'A'

    1. Who were the Guptas ? Describe their homeland and early history upto Chandragupta I.

    xqIr dkSu Fks \ muds vkfn LFkku ,oa pUxqIr izFke rd ds muds izkjfEHkd bfrgkl dk o.kZudhft, A

    2. Describe the life and achievements of Chandra-gupta II.

    pUxqIr f}rh; ds thou pfj= ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    3. Throw light on Fa-hien's description of India.

    Qkfg;ku ds Hkkjr&o.kZu ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    4. Examine main events of the reign of Kumar-Gupta.

    dqekj xqIr ds 'kkludky dh izeq[k ?kVukvksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    5. "Harsha-Vardhan was the last great Hindu ruler of India". Explain.

    ^^g"kZo/kZu Hkkjr dk vkf[kjh egku fgUnw'kkld Fkk A** O;k[;k dhft, A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Achievements of Samudra-gupta leqxqIr dh miyfC/k;k(b) Huna invasion of India gw.kksa dk Hkkjr ij vke.k

    (c) Art and Architecture during the Gupta period xqIrdkyhu dyk ,oa LFkkiR;GROUP 'B'

    7. Describe the social condition during the Gupta period.

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku lkekftd&ifjfLFkfr dk o.kZu dhft, A

    8. Write a note on development of Astronomy, Medicine, Lexicography and Grammarduring the Gupta period.

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku [kxksy&'kkL=] vkS"kf/k] dks'kdkfjrk ,oa O;kdj.k ds fodkl ij ,d fVIi.khfyf[k, A

    9. Discuss the origin of the Saiva Sect and its propagation and spread during the Gupta

    period.'kSo lEiznk; ds mn; rFkk xqIrdky ds nkSjku mlds izpkj ,oa izlkj dk o.kZu dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Internal and external trade during the Gupta period

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku vkUrfjd ,oa ck O;kikj(b) Kalidasa's Writings

    dkfynkl dh fr;k(c) Development of the Pali Literature during the Gupta period

    xqIrdky ds nkSjku ikfy&lkfgR; dk fodkl

    M.A. History, PartI, PaperVIII dh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'udh l=h; dk;Z iz'u lslslsls lEcfU/krlEcfU/krlEcfU/krlEcfU/krvko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"B ij ns[ksaAvko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"B ij ns[ksaAvko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"B ij ns[ksaAvko';d lwpuk i;k ikj i`"B ij ns[ksaA

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETI

    PARTI, PAPERV(Political and Socio-Economic History of Early Medieval India)

    (650 A.D. to 1200 A.D.)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80[k.M v lsde lsde 2 ,oa[k.M c ,oa[k.M l lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk p;u djrsgq;s][k.M v lsde lsde 2 ,oa[k.M c ,oa[k.M l lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk p;u djrsgq;s][k.M v lsde lsde 2 ,oa[k.M c ,oa[k.M l lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk p;u djrsgq;s][k.M v lsde lsde 2 ,oa[k.M c ,oa[k.M l lsde lsde ,d iz'u dk p;u djrsgq;s]

    dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer Five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from Group (A) andone question each from Group (B) & Group (C). All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Examine critically the different theories regarding origin of the Rajputs.jktiwrksa dh mRifk ds lEcU/k esa fofHkUu fl)kUrksa dk vkykspukRed ijh{k.k dhft, A

    2. Examine the causes, progress and effects of the Arab invasion of Sindh and bring outthe reasons responsible for success of the Arabs.flU/k ij vjc vke.k ds dkj.kksa] mldh izxfr ,oa izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, vkSj crkb, fdvjcksa dh lQyrk ds D;k dkj.k Fks \

    3. Write an essay on the political condition of India on the eve of the invasion ofMohammad Ghauri.eksgEen xkSjh ds vke.k ds le; Hkkjr dh jktuSfrd n'kk ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    4. Delineate the reasons responsible for collapse of the Hindu-rule in Northern India inearly medieval period.izkjfEHkd e/;dkyhu ;qx esa mkjh Hkkjr esa fgUnw&'kklu ds iru ds fy, ftEesokj dkj.kksa dksjs[kkafdr dhft, A

    5. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&

    (a) The Palas of Eastern India iwohZ Hkkjr ds iky(b) Contribution of Rajputs in the field of education f'k{kk ds {ks= esa jktiwrksa ds nsu(c) The raids of Mahmud Ghazanavi on India egewn xtuoh dk Hkkjr ij vke.k

    GROUP 'B'

    6. Examine the military conquests and other achievements of Pulakesin II.

    iqydsf'ku f}rh; dh fot;xkFkk ,oa vU; miyfC/k;ksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Write a note on the administrative system as established by the Cholas.pksyksa }kjk LFkkfir iz'kklfud O;oLFkk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Rashtrakutas of Deccan nDdu ds jk"VdwV(b) Origin of the Pallavas iYyoksa dh mRifk(c) Maritime activities of the Cholas pksyksa dh leqorhZ xfrfof/k;k

    GROUP 'C'

    9. Examine the relationship between Hindus and Muslims in early medieval India.izkjfEHkd e/;dkyhu Hkkjr esa fgUnw&eqfLye lEcU/kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&

    (a) Philosophy of Sankara 'kadj dk n'kZu(b) Nalanda University ukyUnk fo'ofo|ky;(c) Social condition during early medieval period izkjfEHkd e/;dky esa lkekftd ifjfLFkfr(d) Sufism lwQhokn

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITYM.A. [History] SETI

    PARTI, PAPERVI(India's Early Contacts with West & Central Asia and Cultural Expansion in South-East Asia)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. "Pre-Zarathustra culture and religion of Iran is essentially the same as Vedic cultureand religion of India". Discuss.

    ^^bZjku dh izkd~&tjFkq"V laLfr rFkk /keZ okLrfodrk esa oSls gh gSa tSlk fd Hkkjr dh oSfndlaLfr ,oa /keZ A** O;k[;k dhft, A

    2. Examine the Macedonian invasion of India in 4th century B.C. and its after effects.pkSFkh 'krkCnh bZiw esa Hkkjr ij ednwfu;kbZ vke.k rFkk mlds izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

    3. Throw light on the trade and cultural relations of India with Roman empire.jkseu lkezkT; ds lkFk Hkkjr ds O;kikfjd ,oa lkaLfrd lEcU/kksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    4. Analyze the cultural expansion of India in Central Asia in early years of Indian history.Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds izkjfEHkd o"kks esa e/; ,f'k;k esa Hkkjrh; laLfr ds foLrkj dh leh{kkdhft, A

    5. Write a note on Hiuen-tsang's travel accounts of India.g~osulkx ds Hkkjr&;k=k fooj.k ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Demetrius MsesfVvl(b) Menander esukaMj

    (c) Satrapas of Western India if'pe Hkkjr ds {k=i(d) Indo-Nepalese relations in early years of Indian historyHkkjrh; bfrgkl ds izkjfEHkd o"kks esa Hkkjr&usiky lEcU/k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Throw light on social condition, literature, music and religion in early Indian coloniesof South-East Asia.nf{k.k&iwoZ ,f'k;k ds izkphu Hkkjrh; mifuos'kksa esa lkekftd n'kk] lkfgR;] laxhr ,oa /keZ dhfLFkfr ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    8. Write an essay on colonization of Srilanka by early Aryans.

    izkphu vk;ks }kjk Jhyadk ds mifuos'khdj.k ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A9. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Early trade contacts of India with Suvarna-dwip and Suvarna-bhumi

    lqo.kZ&}hi ,oa lqo.kZ&Hkwfe ds lkFk Hkkjr dk izkjfEHkd O;kikfjd lEcU/k(b) Sindok dynasty of Java tkok dk lnksd jktoa'k(c) Funan Kingdom of Kambuj dEcqt dk Qquku jkT;

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Bhrigu dynasty of Champa pEik dk Hk`xq jktoa'k(b) Colonization of Borneo by Indians in early part of historybfrgkl ds izkphu [k.M esa cksu;ks dk Hkkjrh;ksa }kjk mifuos'khdj.k(c) India's trade contacts with Burma in ancient times

    izkphu dky esa cekZ ls Hkkjr dk O;kikfjd lEcU/k

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    PARTI, PAPERVI(India's Early Contacts with West & Central Asia and Cultural Expansion in South-East Asia)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. " There are a number of similarities between the pre-Zarathustra culture and religionof Iran and those of Vedic culture and religion of India". Discuss.

    ^^bZjku dh izkd~&tjFkq"V laLfr ,oa /keZ rFkk Hkkjr dh oSfnd laLfr ,oa /keZ esa vusdlekurk, gSa A** O;k[;k dhft, A

    2. Examine the Iranian invasion of India in sixth century B.C. and its after effects.

    NBh 'krkCnh bZiw esa Hkkjr ij bZjkuh vke.k rFkk mlds izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A3. Write an essay on India's early contacts with Egypt.

    felz ds lkFk Hkkjr ds izkjfEHkd lEcU/kksa ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A4. Analyze the cultural expansion of India in China in early years of Indian history.

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds izkjfEHkd o"kks esa phu esa Hkkjrh; laLfr ds foLrkj dh leh{kk dhft, A5. Write a note on Fa-hien's travel accounts of India.

    Qkfg;ku ds Hkkjr&;k=k fooj.k ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Gondophernes xksaMksQuhZt(b) Eucretides ;wsVkbfMl(c) Satrapas of Western India if'pe Hkkjr ds {k=i(d) Indo-Nepalese relations in early years of Indian history

    Hkkjrh; bfrgkl ds izkjfEHkd o"kks esa Hkkjr&usiky lEcU/k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Throw light on development of art and architecture in early Indian colonies of South-East Asia.

    nf{k.k&iwoZ ,f'k;k ds izkphu Hkkjrh; mifuos'kksa esa dyk ,oa LFkkiR; ds fodkl ij izdk'kMkfy, A

    8. Write an essay on colonization of Srilanka by early Aryans.

    izkphu vk;ks }kjk Jhyadk ds mifuos'khdj.k ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A9. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Suvarna-dwip and Suvarna-bhumi lqo.kZ&}hi ,oa lqo.kZ&Hkwfe(b) Angkor dynasty vaxdksj jktoa'k(c) Mataram dynasty of Java tkok dk erjke jktoa'k

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Early trade contacts of India with Champa

    pEik ds lkFk Hkkjr dk izkjfEHkd O;kikfjd lEcU/k(b) India's trade contacts with Burma in ancient times

    izkphu dky esa cekZ ls Hkkjr dk O;kikfjd lEcU/k(c) Sindok dynasty of Java tkok dk lnksd jktoa'k

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    PARTI, PAPERVII(Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Civilizations)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhftdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhftdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhftdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast One question from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write a note on the discovery, extent and antiquity of the Egyptian civilization anddemonstrate that the Egyptian civilization is the gift of Nile.felzh lH;rk dh [kkst] foLrkj rFkk izkphurk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, rFkk fl) dhft, fdfelzh lH;rk uhy unh dh nsu gS A

    2. Who were Hyksos ? Discuss their invasion of Egypt and its after effects.fgDlksl dkSu Fks \ felz ij muds vke.k rFkk ifj.kkeksa dh ppkZ dhft, A

    3. Write a note on contribution of the Egyptian civilization in the fields of governance,agriculture and socio-religious life.

    iz'kklu] f"k rFkk lkekftd&lg&/kked {ks=ksa esa felzh lH;rk ds nsuksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A4. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) The Pyramids and Mummification fijkfeM rFkk 'ko&nQu(b) Akhnaton v[kukVu(c) Causes of the downfall of the Egyptin civilization felzh lH;rk ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'B'

    5. Write a note on original home-land of the Semites and their rise under Sargon.

    lsesfVdks ds ewy fuokl&LFkku rFkk lkjxksu ds v/khu muds mRd"kZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A6. Examine social, religions and economic life during the Babylonian civilization.

    cschyksfu;u lH;rk ds nkSjku lkekftd] /kked ,oa vkFkd thou dh leh{kk dhft, A7. Bring out the achievements of Sennacherib.

    lsukpfjc dh miyfC/k;ksa dks Li"V dhft, A8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Extent and antiquity of Mesopotamian civilization eslksiksVkfe;k dh lH;rk dk

    foLrkj ,oa izkphurk(b) Law code of Hammurabi gEewjkch dh fof/k&lafgrk(c) Contribution of the Kassites dLlkbVksa dk ;ksxnku(d) Language, literature and science during the Assyrian period

    vlhfj;u dky esa Hkk"kk] lkfgR; ,oa foKku

    GROUP 'C'

    9. Discuss main features of the civilization of ancient Persia.izkphu Qkjl dh lH;rk dh eq[; fo'k s"krkvksa dh ppkZ dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Darius I Msfj;l izFke(b) Causes of disintegration of the Persian empire

    Qkjlh lkezkT; ds fo[k.Mu ds dkj.k(c) Persian religion before Zarathustra tjFkq"V ds iwoZ dk ikjlh /keZ

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    PARTI, PAPERVII(Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Persian Civilizations)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhfdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhfdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhfdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAt, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAt, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAt, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast One question from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write a note on the discovery, extent and antiquity of the Egyptian civilization anddemonstrate that the Egyptian civilization is the gift of Nile.felzh lH;rk dh [kkst] foLrkj rFkk izkphurk ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, rFkk fl) dhft, fdfelzh lH;rk uhy unh dh nsu gS A

    2. Examine critically the impact of the "Religious Revolution" as ushered in by Akhnaton.v[kukVu }kjk pykbZ xbZ ^^/kked kfUr** ds izHkkoksa dk vkykspukRed ijh{k.k dhft, A

    3. Write a note on the contribution of the Egyptian civilization in the fields of art &architecture, science, astronomy and medicine.dyk ,oa LFkkiR;] foKku] [kxksy&'kkL= rFkk vkS"kf/k ds {ks=ksa esa felzh lH;rk ds nsuksa ij ,d

    fVIi.kh fyf[k, A4. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Economic and religious life during the Feudal Age in Egypt

    felz esa lkearh ;qx ds nkSjku vkFkd ,oa /kked thou(b) Thutmose III FkqVeksl r`rh;(c) Causes of the downfall of the Egyptin civilization felzh lH;rk ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'B'

    5. Write a note on original home-land of the Semites and their rise under Sargon.

    lsesfVdks ds ewy fuokl&LFkku rFkk lkjxksu ds v/khu muds mRd"kZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A6. Examine the progress achieved in the fields of art & architecture, language & literatureand science during the Babylonian civilization.cschyksfu;u lH;rk ds nkSjku dyk ,oa LFkkiR;] Hkk"kk ,oa lkfgR; rFkk foKku ds {ks=ksa esa izkIrdh xbZ izxfr dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Bring out the achievements of Tiglath Peleser III.frxyFk fiyslj r`rh; dh miyfC/k;k sa dks Li"V dhft, A

    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Floods and the growth of urban centres during the Sumerian period

    lqesj&dky esa ck

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    PARTI, PAPERVIII(Chinese, Greco-Roman and Islamic Civilization)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u dk mkj nsrdk mkj nsrdk mkj nsrdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast One question from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write an essay on early Chinese religion and society.izkjfEHkd phuh /keZ vkSj lekt ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Creation of World according to the Chinese mythology

    phuh ikSjkf.kd dFkkvksa ds vuqlkj fo'o dh mRifk(b) Main features of the Chinese civilization during Chou period

    pk dky esa phuh lH;rk dh eq[; fo'ks"krk,(c) Philosophical ideas of Confucious dU;qf'k;l ds nk'kZfud fopkj

    3. Discuss the contributions of the ancient Chinese civilization in the following fields :fuEu {ks=ksa esa izkphu phuh lH;rk ds ;ksxnkuksa dk o.kZu dhft, %&(a) Insurance against un-employment, poverty and old age

    csjkstxkjh] xjhch rFkk o)koLFkk ds f[kykQ chek O;oLFkk(b) Recruitment examination for public offices ljdkjh lsokvksa esa fu;qfDr dh ijh{kk&i)fr(c) Paper and Ink, Printing Press and Paper currency

    dkxt vkSj L;kgh] izVx&izsl vkSj dkxth&eqk(d) Language and Script Hkk"kk ,oa fyfi

    GROUP 'B'

    4. Describe the political, social, economic and religious conditions during the Homeric Age.gksej ;qx dh jktuSfrd] lkekftd] vkFkd ,oa /kked fLFkfr dh ppkZ dhft, A5. Write an essay on the contributions of the Romans to the World civilization.

    fo'o lH;rk dks jkse&okfl;ksa dh nsuksa ds lEcU/k esa ,d ys[k fyf[k, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) City State of Athens ,FksUl dk uxj jkT;(b) Art, Architecture and Science during the age of Periclese

    isjhDyht ;qx esa dyk] LFkkiR; ,oa foKku(c) Reforms of Augustus Caesar vkxLrl lhtj ds lq/kkj

    GROUP 'C'

    7. Describe the life and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad Saheb.iSxEcj eqgEen lkgsc dh thouh ,oa mins'kksa dh ppkZ dhft, A

    8. Write an essay on the expansion of the Arab empire under the Ummayyads.mEeS ;nksa ds v/khu vjc lkezkT; ds foLrkj ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    9. Examine the causes of the decline of the Abbasides.vCckfl;ksa ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanknknknkssssij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&

    (a) Origin and development of the Caliphate system dSfyQsV O;oLFkk dh mRifk ,oa fodkl(b) Causes of the crusades /keZ;q) ds dkj.k(c) Contribution of the Arabs in the fields of Philosophy and Science

    n'kZu&'kkL= rFkk foKku ds {ks=ksa esa vjcksa dk ;ksxnku

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    PARTI, PAPERVIII(Chinese, Greco-Roman and Islamic Civilization)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    izR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsdeizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde ,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsdk mkj nsrsdk mkj nsrsdk mkj nsrsgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAgq;sdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAAnswer five questions in all, selecting atleast One question from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write an essay on early Chinese religion and society.izkjfEHkd phuh /keZ vkSj lekt ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Main features of the Chinese civilization during T-sang period

    'kkaxdky esa phuh lH;rk dh eq[; fo'ks"krk,(b) Unification of China and construction of the Great Wall

    phuh ,dhdj.k ,oa egku nhokj dk fuekZ.k(c) Philosophical ideas of Lao-tse yk&vksRls ds nk'kZfud fopkj

    3. Discuss the contributions of the ancient Chinese civilization in the following fields :fuEu {ks=ksa esa izkphu phuh lH;rk ds ;ksxnkuksa dk o.kZu dhft, %&(a) Explosives and fire-arms ck#n ,oa vkXus;kL=(b) Geography & Oceanography Hkwxksy ,oa leq'kkL=(c) Mathematics xf.kr (d) Physics HkkSrdh(e) Astronomy [kxksy&'kkL= (f) Medicine vkS"kf/k(g) Hygiene vkjksX; 'kkL=

    GROUP 'B'

    4. Describe the political, social, economic and religious conditions during the Homeric Age.

    gksej ;qx dh jktuSfrd] lkekftd] vkFkd ,oa /kked fLFkfr dh ppkZ dhft, A5. Delineate the expansion of the Roman empire.

    jkseu&lkezkT; ds foLrkj dks js[kkafdr dhft, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) City State of Sparta LikVkZ dk uxj jkT;(b) Education, Literature, Religion and Philosophy during the age of Periclese

    isjhDyht ;qx esa f'k{kk] lkfgR;] /keZ ,oa n'kZu(c) Causes of the downfall of the Roman empire jkseu lkezkT; ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'C'

    7. Describe the life and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad Saheb.iSxEcj eqgEen lkgsc dh thouh ,oa mins'kksa dh ppkZ dhft, A

    8. Write an essay on the expansion of the Islamic empire under Khalifas Abu Baker,Umar and Usman.[kyhQk vcw cdj] mej rFkk mLeku ds v/khu bLykfed lkezkT; ds foLrkj ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    9. Write an essay on the intellectual awakening under the Abbasides.vCckfl;ksa ds v/khu ckSf)d&tkxfr ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&

    (a) Madina Charter enhuk&lafo/kku(b) Causes of the crusades /keZ;q) ds dkj.k(c) Contribution of the Arabs in the fields of Art and Literature

    dyk rFkk lkfgR; ds {ks=ksa esa vjcksa dk ;ksxnku

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    PARTII, PAPERIX(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk p;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrs gq;sgq;sgq;sgq;s]]]] dqy ikp iz'uksadkdqy ikp iz'uksadkdqy ikp iz'uksadkdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Describe the life and achievements of Balban.

    cyou ds thou&pfj= ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A2. Evaluate domestic and foreign policies of Gya-sud-din Tughlaq.

    x;klqhu rqxyd dh x`g ,oa oSnsf'kd uhfr;ksa dk vkdyu dhft, A3. Examine Deccan policy of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.

    eqgEen fcu rqxyd dh nf{k.k uhfr dh leh{kk dhft, A4. Describe the life and achievements of Sikandar Lodi.

    fldUnj yksnh ds thou&pfj= ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A5. Write a note on rise of the Bahmani Kingdom.

    cgeuh jkT; ds mRd"kZ ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Military reforms of Allauddin Khalji vykmhu f[kyth ds lSfud lq/kkj(b) Taimur Lung's Invasion of India rSewj yax dk Hkkjr ij vke.k(c) Causes of the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate fnYyh lYrur ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Describe the main features of the economic conditions of India during the Turko-Afghan period.

    rqdZ&vQxku dky esa Hkkjr dh vkFkd n'kk dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dk o.kZu dhft, A8. Write a note on the origin and development of Urdu Language during the Sultanate period.

    lYrur dky ds nkSjku mnwZ Hkk"kk dh mRifk ,oa fodkl ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A9. Examine the origin, main teachings and effects of Sufism on Indian society.

    lwQhokn dh mRifk] izeq[k fl)kUrksa rFkk Hkkjrh; lekt ij mlds izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, A10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Integration of Hindi-Islamic architecture during the Sultanate period

    lYrur dky esa fgUnw&bLykeh LFkkiR; dk leUo;(b) Origin and spread of Sikhism during the Sultanate period

    lYrur dky esa fl[k&/keZ dh mRifk ,oa izlkj(c) Condition of women in Hindu society during the Sultanate period

    lYrur dky ds nkSjku fgUnwlekt esa fL=;ksa dh fLFkfr

    Examination Programme, 2012M.A. History, PartII

    (For Enrollment No. 100050001 to 100052100)

    Date Paper Time Examination Centre

    16.06.2012 PaperIX 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    18.06.2012 PaperX 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    20.06.2012 PaperXI 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    22.06.2012 PaperXII 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna23.06.2012 PaperXIII 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    25.06.2012 PaperXIV 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    27.06.2012 PaperXV 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    29.06.2012 PaperXVI 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

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    PARTII, PAPERIX(Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval India)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk p;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrs gq;sgq;sgq;sgq;s]]]] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaASaASaASaA

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each groups. All questions carry equal marks.

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Describe the life and achievements of Balban.

    cyou ds thou&pfj= ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A2. "Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's domestic policies were ahead of his times and, thus,

    bound to fail". Examine.

    ^^eqgEenfcu rqxyd dh x`g uhfr;k mlds le; ls vkxs dh Fkha vkSj ifj.kkeLo:i] mUgsavlQy gksuk gh Fkk A** ijh{k.k dhft, A

    3. Examine critically the reform programmes and the religions policy of Firoz ShahTughlaq.

    Qhjkst'kkg rqxyd ds lq/kkj dk;Ze ,oa /kked uhfr dk vkykspukRed ijh{k.k dhft, A4. Evaluate the character and achievements of Ibrahim Lodi.

    bczkfge yksnh ds pfj= ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A5. Write a note on the main features of the administration of Vijay Nagar Kingdom.

    fot; uxj jkT; ds 'kklu izcU/k dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Market control policy of Allauddin Khalji vykmhu f[kyth dh cktkj fu;a=.k uhfr(b) Mongol invasion of India Hkkjr ij eaxksy vke.k(c) Causes of the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate fnYyh lYrur ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'B'7. Write an essay on the social conditions of India during the Turko-Afghan period.

    rqdZ&vQxku dky esa Hkkjr dh lkekftd fLFkfr ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A8. Write a note on the origin and development of Urdu Language during the Sultanate period.

    lYrur dky ds nkSjku mnwZ Hkk"kk dh mRifk ,oa fodkl ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A9. Delineate the causes of the rise of the Bhakti movement and its effects on the Hindu society.

    HkfDr vkUnksyu ds mn; ds dkj.kksa rFkk fgUnwlekt ij mlds izHkkoksa dks js[kkafdr dhft, A10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Foreign trade during the Sultanate period lYrur dky esa fons'kh O;kikj(b) Religious policy of the Sultans of Delhi fnYyh ds lqYrkuksa dh /kked uhfr(c) Development of Technical education and Science during the Sultanate peirod

    lYrur dky esa rduhdh f'k{kk ,oa foKku dk fodkl

    Examination Programme, 2012M.A. History, PartII

    (For Enrollment No. 100052101 to 100052903 and All Old Batch Students)

    Date Paper Time Examination Centre

    16.06.2012 PaperIX 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    18.06.2012 PaperX 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    20.06.2012 PaperXI 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    22.06.2012 PaperXII 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna23.06.2012 PaperXIII 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    25.06.2012 PaperXIV 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    27.06.2012 PaperXV 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

    29.06.2012 PaperXVI 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Nalanda Open University, Patna

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    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERX

    (Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval IndiaMughal Period)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk p;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrs gq;sgq;sgq;sgq;s]]]] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write an essay on the life and military conquests of Babar.

    ckcj ds thou&pfj= rFkk fot;&xkFkkvksa ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on the childhood of Akbar and his early difficulties at the time of hisaccession to throne.

    vdcj ds ckY;dky ,oa lkkjksg.k ds le; mldh izkjfEHkd dfBukb;ksa ij ,d fVIi.khfyf[k, A

    3. Examine the causes and effects of the religious policy of Akbar.

    vdcj dh /kked uhfr ds dkj.kksa rFkk izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A4. Examine critically the Deccan policy of Shah Jahan.

    'kkgtgk dh nsDdku uhfr dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

    5. Write an essay on the Rajput policy of Aurangzeb and demonstrate how did it becomeinstrumental in ultimate dis-integration of the Mughal empire ?

    vkSjaxtsc dh jktiwr&uhfr ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, vkSj crkb, fd eqxy lkezkT; ds vfUrefo[k.Mu ds fy, fdl izdkj ;g uhfr mkjnkbZ fl) gqbZ A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Main features of the administration of Sher Shah

    'ksj'kkg ds 'kklu izcU/k dh izeq[k fo'ks"krk,(b) Second battle of Panipat ikuhir dh f}rh; yM+kbZ(c) Akbar as a patron of Art & Literature dyk ,oa lkfgR; ds laj{kd ds :i esa vdcj(d) Invasion of Nadir Shah ukfnj 'kkg dk vke.k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Examine the economic condition during the Mughal period.

    eqxy dky esa vkFkd&fLFkfr dh leh{kk dhft, A

    8. Throw light on the development of the art of painting during the Mughal period.eqxy dky esa fp=&dyk ds fodkl ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    9. Examine the strong and weak points of the educational system during the Mughalperiod.

    eqxydky esa f'k{kk&O;oLFkk ds etcwr rFkk detksj fcUnqvksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Judicial system during the Mughal period eqxy dky esa U;k;&O;oLFkk(b) Foreign trade during the Mughal period eqxy dky esa fons'kh&O;kikj

    (c) Social condition of the Hindus during the Mughal periodeqxy dky esa fgUnqvksa dh lkekftd&fLFkfr(d) Military organization during the Mughal period eqxy dky esa lSU; laxBu

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERX

    (Political and Socio-Economic History of Medieval IndiaMughal Period)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast two questions from each group. All questions carry equal marks.izR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadkizR;sd xzqi lsde lsde nksiz'uksadk p;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrsp;u djrs gq;sgq;sgq;sgq;s]]]] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Write an essay on the life and military conquests of Babar.

    ckcj ds thou&pfj= rFkk fot;&xkFkkvksa ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on the North-Sest Frontier policy of Akbar.

    vdcj dh if'pekskj lhek uhfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    3. Examine the main features of the Mansabdari system.

    eulcnkjh izFkk dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    4. Write a note on the Central Asian policy of Shah Jahan.

    'kkgtgk dh e/; ,f'k;k uhfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A5. Write an essay on the religious policy of Aurangzeb and demonstrate how did it

    become instrumental in ultimate dis-integration of the Mughal empire ?

    vkSjaxtsc dh /kked&uhfr ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, vkSj crkb, fd eqxy lkezkT; ds vfUrefo[k.Mu ds fy, fdl izdkj ;g uhfr mkjnkbZ fl) gqbZ A

    6. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Main features of the administration of Sher Shah

    'ksj'kkg ds 'kklu izcU/k dh izeq[k fo'ks"krk,(b) Religious policy of Akbar vdcj dh /kked uhfr(c) Akbar as a patron of Art & Literature dyk ,oa lkfgR; ds laj{kd ds :i esa vdcj(d) Causes of the downfall of the Mughal empire eqxy lkezkT; ds iru ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'B'

    7. Examine the economic condition during the Mughal period.

    eqxydkyhu vkFkd&fLFkfr dh leh{kk dhft, A

    8. Write an essay on the military organization during the Mughal period.

    eqxydkyhu lSU; laxBu ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    9. Examine the main features of the Central, Provincial and Local administration duringthe Mughal period.

    eqxydkyhu dsUh;] izkUrh; ,oa LFkkuh; 'kklu&O;oLFkk dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa dh leh{kkdhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Judicial system during the Mughal period eqxydkyhu esa U;k;&O;oLFkk(b) Women's education during the Mughal period eqxydkyhu ukjh f'k{kk(c) Mughal painting eqxydkyhu fp=&dyk

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    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERXI

    (Political History of Modern India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksafdUghaikp iz'uksafdUghaikp iz'uksafdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, Adsmkj nhft, Adsmkj nhft, Adsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write an essay on the settlement of early European Colonies in India.

    Hkkjr esa izkjfEHkd ;wjksih; mifuos'kksa dh LFkkiuk ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Describe the achievements of Balaji Baji Rao.

    ckykth ckthjko dh miyfC/k;ksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    3. Describe the causes and the effects of the Battle of Buxer.

    cDlj ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    4. Describe the reforms ushered in by Lord Warren Hastings.ykWMZ okjsu gsLVXl }kjk pyk;s x;s lq/kkjksa dh ppkZ dhft, A

    5. Discuss the administrative system as established by Haider Ali.

    gSnj vyh }kjk ;Fkk LFkkfir iz'kklfud ra= dh ppkZ dhft, A

    6. Throw light on the achievements of Raja Ranjit Singh.

    jktk j.kthr lg dh miyfC/k;ksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    7. Discuss Lord Dalhausie's "Doctrine of Escheat".

    ykWMZ MygkSth ds ^^lEifk gM+i&lg&jkT; foy;** ds fl)kUr dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    8. Analyze the causes and the effects of the Revolt of 1857.

    1857 bZ ds foksg ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    9. Write an essay on organization of the Civil Services under the British Rule.

    fczfV'k jkT; ds vUrxZr flfoy lsokvksa ds laxBu ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Achievements of Shivaji f'kokth dh miyfC/k;k(b) Anglo-Awadh relations vkaXy&vo/k lEcU/k(c) Adivasi Revolt vkfnoklh foksg

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERXI

    (Political History of Modern India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft,fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft,fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft,fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AAAA lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write an essay on the settlement of early European Colonies in India.

    Hkkjr esa izkjfEHkd ;wjksih; mifuos'kksa dh LFkkiuk ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Analyze the causes of the rise of the Marathas.

    ejkBksa ds mn; ds dkj.kksa dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

    3. Describe the main events of the Carnatic wars and analyze the cause responsible for

    the fall of the French.

    dukZVd ;q)ksa dh eq[; ?kVukvksa dk o.kZu dhft, vkSj kalhfl;ksa ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh

    leh{kk dhft, A

    4. Describe the reforms ushered in by Lord Cornwallis.

    ykWMZ dkuZokfyl }kjk pyk;s x;s lq/kkjksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    5. Discuss the administrative system as established by Tipu Sultan.

    VhiwlqYrku }kjk LFkkfir iz'kklfud ra= dh ppkZ dhft, A

    6. Throw light on the achievements of Raja Ranjit Singh.

    jktk j.kthr lg dh miyfC/k;ksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    7. Discuss the effects of the "Doctrine of Lapse" of Lord Dalhausie.

    ykWMZ MygkSth ds ^^xksn&fu"ks/k fl)kUr** ds ifj.kkeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    8. Analyze the causes and the effects of the Revolt of 1857.

    1857 bZ ds foksg ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    9. Write a note on the Judicial Administration under the British Raj.

    fczfV'k jkt ds vUrxZr U;k;&iz'kklu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Achievements of Shivaji f'kokth dh miyfC/k;k(b) Dual administration in Bengal caxky esa }S/k 'kklu(c) The Pindaris iMkjh

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    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERXII

    (Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Modern India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'fdUghaikp iz'fdUghaikp iz'fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, Auksadsmkj nhft, Auksadsmkj nhft, Auksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write an essay on the effects of the introduction of the western education and modernideas in India in the 19th century.

    19oha 'krkCnh esa Hkkjr esa ik'pkR; f'k{kk rFkk vk/kqfud fopkjksa ds izos'k Lo:i iM+s izHkkoksa ij,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Make an assessment of the works and achievements of the Brahmo Samaj and itsimpact on the Indian society.

    cz lekt ds dk;ks ,oa miyfC/k;ksa rFkk Hkkjrh; lekt ij blds izHkkoksa dk ewY;kadu dhft, A

    3. Write an essay on the movements started for reforms in the Muslim society in the 19th

    century.19oha 'krkCnh esa eqfLye lekt ds lq/kkj gsrq pyk;s x;s vkUnksyuksa ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    4. Describe the measures undertaken to improve the condition of the Christian women inmodern India.

    vk/kqfud Hkkjr esa bZlkbZ fL=;ksa dh n'kk lq/kkj ds fy, fd;s x;s iz;klksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    5. Trace out the history of the Lower castes and Dalit movements in Northern India inmodern times.

    vk/kqfud le; esa mkjh Hkkjr esa fuEu tkfr;ksa ,oa nfyrksa }kjk pyk;s x;s vkUnksyuksa dkbfrgkl fyf[k, A

    6. Analyze the economic condition of India in the first half of the 18th century.

    18oha 'krkCnh ds iwokZ)Z esa Hkkjr dh vkFkd n'kk dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

    7. "Indian Railway system has played an extremely important role in bringing aboutnational integration". Explain.

    ^^Hkkjrh; jsyos iz.kkyh us jk"Vh; ,drk LFkkfir djus esa ,d vfr egoiw.kZ Hkwfedk vnk dh gS A**O;k[;k dhft, A

    8. Examine the effects of the Second World War on Indian economy.

    Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk ij f}rh; fo'o ;q) ds izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

    9. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Kothari Commission dksBkjh deh'ku(b) Features of the reforms movements of India in the 19th century

    19oha 'krkCnh esa Hkkjr esa lq/kkj&vkUnksyuksa dh fo'ks"krk,(c) Ram Krishna Mission jke ".k fe'ku

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Aligarh Movement vyhx

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERXII

    (Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Modern India)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write an essay on the effects of the introduction of the western education and modernideas in India in the 19th century.

    19oha 'krkCnh esa Hkkjr esa ik'pkR; f'k{kk rFkk vk/kqfud fopkjksa ds izos'k Lo:i iM+s izHkkoksa ij,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    2. Write a note on the ideals, works and achievements of the Arya Samaj and theirimpact on the Indian society.

    vk;Z lekt ds fl)kUrksa] dk;ks ,oa miyfC/k;ksa rFkk Hkkjrh; lekt ij buds izHkkoksa ij ,dfVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    3. Examine the contributions of the Christian missionaries in development of moderneducation, language and literature in India.

    Hkkjr esa vk/kqfud f'k{kk] Hkk"kk ,oa lkfgR; ds fodkl esa bZlkbZ fe'kufj;ksa ds ;ksxnku dk ijh{k.kdhft, A

    4. Describe the measures undertaken to improve the condition of the Hindu women inmodern India.

    vk/kqfud Hkkjr esa fgUnwfL=;ksa dh n'kk lq/kkj ds fy, fd;s x;s iz;klksa dk o.kZu dhft, A

    5. Discuss the role of Ranade, Jyotiba Phule and Periyar Ramaswami in improving thelot of the 'dalits'.

    nfyr m)kj ds lEcU/k esa jk.kkMs] T;ksfrck Qwys rFkk isfj;kj jkekLokeh dh Hkwfedk dk foospudhft, A

    6. Analyze the economic condition of India in the first half of the 18th century.

    18oha 'krkCnh ds iwokZ)Z esa Hkkjr dh vkFkd n'kk dk fo'ys"k.k dhft, A

    7. Write an essay on currency reforms in modern India.

    vk/kqfud Hkkjr esa eqk lq/kkj ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    8. Examine the effects of the First World War on Indian economy.

    Hkkjrh; vFkZO;oLFkk ij izFke fo'o ;q) ds izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

    9. Write a note on any Two of the following :fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) University Grants Commission fo'ofo|ky; vuqnku vk;ksx(b) Causes of the reforms movements of India in the 19th century

    19oha 'krkCnh esa Hkkjr esa gq;s lq/kkj vkUnksyuksa ds dkj.k(c) Brahmo Samaj cz lekt

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Aligarh Movement vyhx

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    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERXIII

    (Indian National Movement)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the origin and ideologies of pre-Congress organizations established

    for arousing political consciousness and causes responsible for establishment of the

    Indian National Congress.

    jktuSfrd tkxj.k ds fy, LFkkfir iwoZ dkaxzslh laxBuksa dh mRifk rFkk muds fl)kUrksa vkSjHkkjrh; jk"Vh; dkaxzsl dh LFkkiuk ds fy, mkjnk;h dkj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the causes of the rise of the Moderate movement during struggle for Indian

    independence, their programmes and impact on Indian politics.

    Hkkjrh; Lora=rk laxzke ds nkSjku mnkjoknh vkUnksyu ds mn; ds dkj.kksa] mlds dk;Zeksa rFkkHkkjrh; jktuhfr ij mlds izHkkoksa dk ijh{k.k dhft, A

    3. Examine the nature and the effects of the Swadeshi movement.

    Lons'kh vkUnksyu ds Lo:i ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    4. Write a note on the origin, ideologies and programmes of the Hindu Mahasabha.

    fgUnwegklHkk dh mRifk] vkn'kks rFkk dk;Zeksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    5. Examine the causes and effects of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

    lfou; voKk vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    6. Examine the role of the Left Wing parties in the freedom movement of India.

    Hkkjrh; Lora=rk vkUnksyu esa okeiaFkh nyksa dh Hkwfedk dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Examine critically the proposals made by the cabinet mission and causes of its failure.

    dSfcusV fe'ku }kjk fn;s x;s izLrkoksa rFkk mldh vlQyrk ds dkj.kksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kkdhft, A

    8. Examine the chief causes of the partition of India.

    Hkkjr foHkktu ds izeq[k dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    9. Throw light on the Kashmir problem and suggest measures to solve it.

    d'ehj leL;k ij izdk'k Mkfy, vkSj mlds lek/kku gsrq lq>ko nhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Annie Besant's Home-rule movement ,uhcslsUV dk gkse :y vkUnksyu(b) Quit India Movement Hkkjr NksM+ks vkUnksyu(c) Merger of Princely States into Indian Union Hkkjrh; la?k esa ns'kh jkT;ksa dk foy;(d) Reorganization of States on linguistic basis Hkk"kkbZ vk/kkj ij jkT;ksa dk iquxZBu

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERXIII

    (Indian National Movement)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the origin and ideologies of pre-congress organizations established for

    arousing political consciousness and causes responsible for establishment of the

    Indian National Congress.

    jktuSfrd tkxj.k ds fy, LFkkfir iwoZ dkaxzslh laxBuksa dh mRifk rFkk muds fl)kUrksa vkSjHkkjrh; jk"Vh; dkaxzsl dh LFkkiuk ds fy, mkjnk;h dkj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the causes of the rise of the Extremists during struggle for Indian

    independence and their effects on Indian politics.

    Hkkjrh; Lora=rk laxzke ds nkSjku mxzokfn;ksa ds mn; ds dkj.kksa rFkk Hkkjrh; jktuhfr ij blds

    ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    3. Describe the events leading to partition of Bengal and the causes of the Swadeshi

    movement.

    caxky&foHkktu ls lEcfU/kr ?kVukvksa dk o.kZu dhft, rFkk Lons'kh vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa dhleh{kk dhft, A

    4. Mention the circumstances which led to formation of the Muslim League and explain

    to what extent its policies were responsible for partition of India.

    mu ifjfLFkfr;ksa dh ppkZ dhft, ftuds dkj.k eqfLye yhx dh LFkkiuk gqbZ vkSj Li"V dhft,

    fd mldh uhfr;k Hkkjr foHkktu ds fy, dgk rd mkjnk;h Fkha A

    5. Write a note on the Khilafat Movement.

    f[kykQr vkUnksyu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    6. Examine critically the progress of the National Freedom Movement in princely Hates.

    ns'kh fj;klrksa esa jk"Vh; Lora=rk vkUnksyu dh izxfr dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Write a note on Cripp's mission.

    fIl fe'ku ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    8. Examine the chief causes of the partition of India.Hkkjr foHkktu ds izeq[k dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    9. Throw light on the Kashmir problem and suggest measures to solve it.

    d'ehj leL;k ij izdk'k Mkfy, vkSj mlds lek/kku gsrq lq>ko nhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Tilak's Home-rule movement fryd dk gkse:y vkUnksyu(b) Quit India Movement Hkkjr NksM+ks vkUnksyu

    (c) Merger of Princely States into Indian Union Hkkjrh; la?k esa ns'kh jkT;ksa dk foy;(d) Reorganization of States on linguistic basis Hkk"kkbZ vk/kkj ij jkT;ksa dk iquxZBu

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    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERXIV

    (History of Europe)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksalHkh iz'uksalHkh iz'uksalHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAdsvad leku gSaAdsvad leku gSaAdsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the main features-cum-achievements of the Renaissance period.

    iqutkZxj.k dky dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa&lg&miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the causes and effects of the Reformation movement in Europe.

    ;wjksi esa /keZ lq/kkj vkUnksyu ds dkj.kksa ,oa izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    3. Examine critically the main features of the Treaty of Westphalia and its impact on the

    European Countries.

    osLVQsfy;k laf/k dh eq[; fo'ks"krkvksa rFkk ;wjksih; ns'kksa ij blds ifj.kkeksa dh vkykspukRed

    leh{kk dhft, A

    4. Write a note on the sea power and colonial expansion of England in modern times.

    vk/kqfud ;qx esa baXyS.M dh lkeqfd 'kfDr rFkk mlds vkSifuosf'kd foLrkj ij ,d fVIi.khfyf[k, A

    5. Throw light on the domestic and foreign policies of Catherine II.

    dSFkjhu f}rh; dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    6. Examine the domestic and foreign policies of Frederick, the Great.

    sMfjd egku dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa dh leh{kk dhft, A7. Write a note on the achievements of the French National Convention.

    kalhlh jk"Vh; lHkk dh miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    8. Analyze the importance and effects of the French Revolution of 1789.

    1789 bZ dh kalhlh kfUr ds ego ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    9. Write an essay on the Continental system and examine its effects.

    egk}hih; O;oLFkk ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, rFkk blds ifj.kkeksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Richelieus fj'kyw(b) Religious policy of Louis XIV yqbZ pkSngosa dh /kked uhfr(c) Mercantilism okf.kT;okn

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERXIV

    (History of Europe)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the main features-cum-achievements of the Renaissance period.

    iqutkZxj.k dky dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa&lg&miyfC/k;ksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the circumstances, progress and effects of the counter Reformation.

    izfr /keZ lq/kkj dh ifjfLFkfr;ksa] izxfr rFkk izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    3. Analyze the causes, progress and effects of the Thirty Years War.

    rhl o"khZ; ;q) ds dkj.kksa] izxfr rFkk ifj.kkeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    4. Examine the colonial expansion of Portugal in 17th18th Centuries.17oha&18oha 'krkCnh esa iqrZxky ds vkSifuosf'kd foLrkj dh leh{kk dhft, A

    5. Give an account of the domestic and foreign policies of Peter, the Great.

    ihVj egku dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa dk fooj.k izLrqr dhft, A

    6. Examine the domestic and foreign policies of Frederick, the Great.

    sMfjd egku dh x`g ,oa fons'k uhfr;ksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Write a note on the causes of the French Revolution of 1789.

    1789 bZ ds kalhlh kfUr ds dkj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    8. Examine critically the achievements of the French Constituent Assembly.

    kalhlh lafo/kku lHkk dh miyfC/k;ksa dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

    9. Examine the causes of the downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte.

    usiksfy;u cksukikVZ ds iru ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Martin Luther ekVu ywFkj(b) Religious policy of Louis XIV yqbZ pkSngosa dh /kked uhfr(c) Eastern Question iwohZ leL;k

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    PARTII, PAPERXV(Modern History of America, China and Japan)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two question from Group 'A' and Group 'B' andOne question from Group 'C'. All questions carry equal marks.

    xzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Axzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Axzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Axzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, AlHkh iz'uksadsvadlHkh iz'uksadsvadlHkh iz'uksadsvadlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAleku gSaAleku gSaAleku gSaA

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Describe the different stages of the American War of Independence and the difficultiesof the New Republic.

    vesjhdh Lora=rk laxzke ds fofHkUu pj.kksa rFkk uohu x.kra= dh dfBukbZ;ksa dk mYys[k dhft, A

    2. Write an essay on American expansion towards the Pacific Ocean.

    iz'kkUr lkxj dh vksj vesjhdh foLrkj ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    3. Write a note on the slavery problem of America.

    vesjhdk ds nklRo leL;k ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A4. Write a note on the post World War II scenario.

    f}rh; fo'o ;q)kskj ifjn`'; ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    5. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) America's War with Spain Lisu ds lkFk vejhdk dk ;q)(b) Causes of the Civil War of America vesjhdh x`g&;q) ds dkj.k(c) Economic Depression of 1929 1929 dh vkFkd eUnh(d) Role of America in the First World War izFke fo'o ;q) esa vesjhdk dh Hkwfedk

    GROUP 'B'

    6. Write an essay on the "Open Door Policy" and entry of the western powers in China.

    ^^mUeqDr }kj uhfr** rFkk phu esa if'peh ns'kksa ds izos'k ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    7. Evaluate the contribution of Dr. Sanyat Sen in arousing Chinese nationalism.

    phuh jk"Vokn dks mfnr djus esa Mk lu;kr lsu ds ;ksxnku dh leh{kk dhft, A

    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Second Opium War f}rh; vQhe ;q)

    (b) Boxer Rebellion ckDlj foksg(c) Causes of the success of Communism in China phu esa lkE;okn dh lQyrk ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'C'

    9. Throw light on the causes and the effects of the Manchurian crisis.

    eapwfj;k ladV ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa ij izdk'k Mkfy, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Mei-ji Restoration esbZ&th iquZLFkkiu(b) Russo-Japanese War :lh&tkikuh ;q)

    (c) Japan and Second World War tkiku ,oa f}rh; fo'o ;q)

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    PARTII, PAPERXV(Modern History of America, China and Japan)

    Annual Examination, 2012Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80

    Answer five questions in all, selecting atleast Two question from Group 'A' and Group 'B' andOne question from Group 'C'. All questions carry equal marks.

    xzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikpxzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikpxzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikpxzqi ^,* ,oaxzqi ^ch* lsnksiz'u ,oaxzqi ^lh* ls,d iz'u dk mkj nsrsgq;s] dqy ikp iz'uksadk mkj nhft, Aiz'uksadk mkj nhft, Aiz'uksadk mkj nhft, Aiz'uksadk mkj nhft, AlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    GROUP 'A'

    1. Describe the different stages of the American War of Independence and the difficultiesof the New Republic.

    vesjhdh Lora=rk laxzke ds fofHkUu pj.kksa rFkk uohu x.kra= dh dfBukbZ;ksa dk mYys[k dhft, A

    2. Write an essay on westward expansion of America.

    vesfjdk ds if'peh foLrkj ij ,d ys[k fyf[k, A

    3. Examine the causes of the Civil War of America.

    vesfjdk ds x`g;q) ds dkj.kksa dh leh{kk dhft, A4. Discuss the causes and the effects of the Economic Depression of 1929.

    1929 dh vkfFkZd eanh ds dkj.kksa rFkk izHkkoksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    5. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Monroe doctrine equjks fl)kUr(b) Main points of the Proclamation of emancipation of the slaves

    nklksa dh mUeqfDr&?kks"k.kk ds izeq[k fcUnq(c) New Economic Deal ubZ vkfFkZd vk;kstuk(d) Role of America in the Second World War f}rh; fo'o;q) esa vesfjdk dh Hkwfedk

    GROUP 'B'

    6. Write an essay on the "Open Door Policy" and entry of the western powers in China.

    ^^mUeqDr }kj uhfr** rFkk phu esa if'peh ns'kksa ds izos'k ij ,d fucU/k fyf[k, A

    7. Give an account of the life and achievements of Mao-t-se-tung.

    ekvksRls rqax ds thou ,oa miyfC/k;ksa dk ifjp; nhft, A

    8. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&

    (a) First Opium War izFke vQhe ;q)(b) Boxer Rebellion ckDlj foksg(c) Causes of the success of Communism in China phu esa lkE;okn dh lQyrk ds dkj.k

    GROUP 'C'

    9. Explain the causes and the effects of the Second Sino-Japanese War.

    f}rh; phu&tkiku ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Mei-ji Restoration esbZ&th iquZLFkkiu

    (b) Manchurian Crisis eapwfj;u ladV(c) Japanese-U.S. relations after World War II f}rh; fo'o;q) ds ckn tkiuh&vesjhdh lEcU/k

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    NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

    M.A. [History] SETIPARTII, PAPERXVI

    (Modern West)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAlHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the decay of the Ottoman empire.

    vkVkseu lkezkT; ds v/kksxfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the colonial and foreign policies of Bismarck.

    fcLekdZ dh vkSifuosf'kd rFkk fons'k uhfr;ksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    3. Analyze the causes and the effects of the First and Second Balkan wars.

    izFke ,oa f}rh; ckYdu ;q)ksa ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa dh foospuk dhft, A

    4. The Treaty of Versailles was a "Dictated" peace treaty. Discuss.

    olkZ; dh laf/k ,d ^^vf/kjksfir** 'kkfUr laf/k Fkh A o;k[;k dhft, A

    5. Discuss the achievements and the failures of the League of Nations.

    jk"Vla?k dh lQyrkvksa ,oa vlQyrkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    6. What were the main causes of colonization in the 18th-19th centuries ? Examine

    Russian expansion in Central Asia and China.

    18oha&19oha 'krkfCn;ksa esa vkSifuos'khdj.k ds D;k eq[; dkj.k Fks \ e/; ,f'k;k rFkk phu esa:lh foLrkjhdj.k dh leh{kk dhft, A

    7. Bring out the reasons responsible for the rise of the Nazis and write a note on the

    internal policy of Hitler.

    ukft;ksa ds mRd"kZ ds dkj.kksa dks crkbZ;s rFkk fgVyj ds vkUrfjd uhfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    8. Write a note on the progress and the different stages of the Second World War.

    f}rh; fo'o ;q) dh izxfr rFkk mlds fofHkUu pj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    9. Enumerate the efforts of the United Nations Organization in establishing peace in the

    World.

    fo'o 'kkfUr LFkkiuk ds fy, la;qDr jk"V la?k }kjk fd;s x;s iz;klksa dh fxurh dhft, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Unification of Germany teZuh dk ,dhdj.k(b) Causes of the First World War izFke fo'o ;q) ds dkj.k(c) Effects of the Russian Revolution of 1817 1817 dh #lh kfUr ds ifj.kke(d) Achievements of Mussolini eqLlksfyuh dh miyfC/k;k

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    M.A. [History] SETIIPARTII, PAPERXVI

    (Modern West)Annual Examination, 2012

    Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.fdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, AfdUghaikp iz'uksadsmkj nhft, A lHkh iz'uksadsvalHkh iz'uksadsvalHkh iz'uksadsvalHkh iz'uksadsvad leku gSaAd leku gSaAd leku gSaAd leku gSaA

    1. Write a note on the decay of the Ottoman empire.

    vkVkseu lkezkT; ds v/kksxfr ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    2. Examine the causes of the Crimean war and its effects on the European countries.

    hfe;k ;q) ds dkj.kksa rFkk ;wjksih; ns'kksa ij blds izHkkoksa dh leh{kk dhft, A

    3. Bring out the main features of the economic policy and socialist ideologies of Bismarck.

    fcLekdZ dh vkFkd uhfr ,oa lektoknh fopkj/kkjkvksa dh izeq[k fo'ks"krkvksa dks bafxr dhft, A

    4. Write a note on the causes and consequences of the First World War.

    izFke fo'o ;q) ds dkj.kksa ,oa ifj.kkeksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    5. Discuss the achievements and the failures of the League of Nations.

    jk"Vla?k dh lQyrkvksa ,oa vlQyrkvksa dh O;k[;k dhft, A

    6. Write a note on the scramble for Africa and partition of Africa by the European

    powers.

    vhdk ds fy;s la?k"kZ rFkk ;wjksih; 'kfDr;ksa }kjk vhdk&foHkktu ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    7. Make a critical analysis of the foreign policy of Mussolini.eqLlksfyuh ds fons'k&uhfr dh vkykspukRed leh{kk dhft, A

    8. Write a note on the progress and the different stages of the Second World War.

    f}rh; fo'o ;q) dh izxfr rFkk mlds fofHkUu pj.kksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    9. Write a note on the genesis and important organs of the United Nations Organization.

    la;qDr jk"Vla?k dh mRifk rFkk mlds izeq[k vaxksa ij ,d fVIi.kh fyf[k, A

    10. Write a note on any Two of the following :

    fuEufyf[kr esa ls fdUghanksnksnksnksij fVIi.kh fyf[k, %&(a) Unification of Italy bVyh dk ,dhdj.k(b) Causes of the Russian Revolution of 1817 1817 dh #lh kfUr ds dkj.k(c) Internal policy of Hitler fgVyj dh vkUrfjd uhfr(d) Efforts made by the United Nations Organization to establish World peace

    fo'o 'kkfUr dh LFkkiuk ds fy, la;qDr jk"V la?k }kjk fd;s x;s iz;kl